Shortlist

Shortlist is a premier talent advisory firm driving impact and innovation across Africa. Shortlist Search is an executive search firm that has helped nearly 1,000 leading social impact and startup organizations find the right leader for critical roles. Shortlist Futures is an apprenticeship intermediary and has helped 12,000+ young Africans launch promising careers in sectors like climate and AI. Since founding in 2016, Shortlist has worked with 1,000+ companies and 2M+ professionals.

About the role

Providing executive search and workforce enablement for organizations driving impact and innovation in Africa. Shortlist plays a pivotal role in connecting talent with opportunities in sectors such as climate, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and AI.

Notable Achievements

• Engaged over 2 million young professionals across Africa and India
• Helped make 5,000+ placements
• Trusted by over 1,000 employers on the continent, with a repeat customer rate of 80%+
• Currently operating in 19 regions

Press Mentions

• June 16, 2026 – Nigeria’s green transition to create up to 10.5m jobs by 2050, says report (EnviroNews)
• August 12, 2024 – Potentially 3.3 million jobs in the green economy (Research)
• August 7, 2024 – Potentially 3.3 million jobs in the green economy (Research)
• August 5, 2024 – New research suggests Africa’s Green Economy could create more than 3 million direct jobs by 2030 (Research)
• August 5, 2024 – Africa set to create 3.3m ‘green’ jobs (Gadget)
• August 2, 2024 – Africa’s Green Economy could create more than 3 million jobs by 2030 (Farmers Review Africa)